Dr. Atul V. Wankhade
Brief Bio
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| Dr. Atul V. Wankhade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology Nagpur (VNIT), Nagpur, India—an Institute of National Importance. He obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, in 2014. Prior to joining VNIT, he served as an Assistant Professor at SMM College of Science Nagpur from 2003 to 2009. He is currently also handling the responsibility of Associate Dean (Exam) at VNIT from January 2026. |
| He is actively involved in academic and professional activities and currently serves as the Joint Secretary (National Body) of the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS). He has significantly contributed to teaching and research, having successfully guided 05 Ph.D. scholars, while 07 doctoral students and 01 postdoc. fellow are presently pursuing their research under his supervision. In addition, he has supervised 22 postgraduate research projects, with 02 currently underway. His research focuses on the development of novel nanomaterials, nanomaterials with tunable morphologies, and nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental applications. His group has developed Novel Silver Zirconate (Ag₂ZrO₃)-based photocatalysts, Ag₂ZrO₃ demonstrated promising performance in visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants. In addition, his research explores solar-driven Green Hydrogen Generation through photocatalytic water splitting, aiming to develop efficient and sustainable materials for clean energy production. |
| Dr. Wankhade has also engaged in international research collaboration and academic exposure through a research visit to King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, where he interacted with leading researchers and explored advanced research facilities in the field of nanomaterials and energy-related applications. He has authored more than 60 SCI/SCOPUS-indexed research publications and holds 02 patents (Granted) to his credit. His research contributions are reflected in an h-index of 21 and an i10-index of 34, highlighting the impact of his work in the areas of nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and sustainable energy technologies. |
| His research contributions are reflected in an h-index of 21 and an i10-index of 34, highlighting the impact of his work in the areas of nanomaterials, photocatalysis, and sustainable energy technologies. |
Education
| Sr. No. | Degree | Year | Specialization | University |
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| 1 | B.Sc. | 1999 | Chemistry, Physics, Maths | Amravati University, Amravati. |
| 2 | M.Sc. | 2001 | Organic Chemistry | Amravati University, Amravati. |
| 3 | NET | 2001 | UGC-CSIR | |
| 4 | B.Ed. | 2002 | Amravati University, Amravati. | |
| 5 | Ph.D. | 2014 | Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications | RTMNU, Nagpur. |
Contact Details
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| Land line No. +91- 7122801609 | e mail id: avwankhade@chm.vnit.ac.in, wankhade.wankhade@gmail.com | Nanocatalysis Lab, Department of Chemistry, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur (India) 440010 |
Research Interest
| Research Interest |
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| Ø Morphology Controlled Synthesis of Nanomaterials |
| Ø Nanomaterial and Nanocomposits for Energy and Environment Applications |
| Ø Green Chemistry by Photocatalysis. |
| Ø Hydrogen generation by photocatalytic Water Splitting |
| Research Objective: Our research group aims to develop innovative and sustainable catalytic systems for solar energy utilization and environmental remediation, particularly wastewater treatment. Our research explores nanomaterials for applications such as UV/visible-light-driven photocatalytic water splitting for green Hydrogen generation, activation of persulfate/peroxymonosulfate (PS/PMS), catalytic organic transformations, antibacterial activity, CO₂ reduction, microplastic degradation, and degradation of emerging organic pollutants from simulated wastewater containing anionic and cationic dyes. The group is also working on the development of nanoenzymes for biomimetic and catalytic applications. |
| Sr. No | Paper Citation |
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| 62 | “Sulfide interceded synthesis of Z-scheme Ag/ZrO₂ heterojunction for enhanced visible-light photodegradation of pollutants.” Amin, Mohd, Himanshu Rawat, Diksha M. Mohod, Manoranjan Sankhua, G. S. Gaikwad, and Atul V. Wankhade. Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2025): 115580. |
| 61 | “Unveiling the potential of ZnIn2S4/γ-Al2O3 heterojunction for cocatalyst-free hydrogen generation and high-performance supercapacitors.” Talmale, Awanti S., Dipanwita Mondal, Rudra P. Singh, Gaurav L. Deolikar, Adarsh K. Mourya, Ramani V. Motghare, and Atul V. Wankhade. Renewable Energy (2025): 125034. |
| 60 | “Biogenically engineered silver-based bimetallic nanoparticles: a comprehensive review on biomedical applications and translational challenges.” Barad, Sakshi R., and Atul V. Wankhade. Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2025): 115597. |
| 59 | “Tuning photocatalytic performance via oxygen vacancies and in situ ZnS formation on ZnO for hydrogen evolution.” Mourya, Adarsh K., Rudra P. Singh, Mohd Amin, Sakshi R. Barad, Mohammadmahdi Abedi, and Atul V. Wankhade. Renewable Energy 249 (2025): 123166. |
| 58 | “Tuning Optical and Electronic Property via M‐S‐Si (M= Zn, In) Interface Charge Mediator in ZIS/DFNS for Efficient Reductive Water Splitting under Visible Light Irradiation.” Amin, Mohd, Rudra P. Singh, Adarsh K. Mourya, Sakshi R. Barad, and Atul V. Wankhade. Advanced Sustainable Systems 9, no. 6 (2025): 2500153. |
| 57 | “Integration of ZnO into Polyhedral Oligomeric Silesquioxane (POSS) for Enhanced Adsorption and Removal of Malachite Green Dye from Aqueous Solution.” Wahurwagh, Sneha A., Shivani Bhagat, Awanti S. Talmale, Atul V. Wankhade, Sangesh P. Zodape, and Umesh R. Pratap. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 35, no. 6 (2025): 4285-4299. |
| 56 | “Tailoring Photocatalytic Efficiency: DFNS/WO3 Nanocomposite with Engineered Interface for Enhanced Oxygen Evolution.” Mourya, Adarsh K., Rudra P. Singh, and Atul V. Wankhade. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 64, no. 20 (2025): 9890-9899. |
| 55 | “A review on harnessing photocatalysis for dual benefits: hydrogen production and biomass conversion.” Kumar, Tarun, Rudra P. Singh, and Atul V. Wankhade. Advanced Sustainable Systems (2025): 2400984. |
| 54 | “A mixed metallic and mixed valence Mo V4 V IV2 V III2 complex as an electron transfer photo-catalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.” Morla, Kalyankumar S., Dewendra Thakre, Adarsh K. Mourya, Piyush Singh, Harsha S. Karnamkkott, Subuhan Ahamed, Subham Sahoo et al. Chemical Communications 61, no. 49 (2025): 8919-8922. |
| 53 | “ZnO/Ag2ZrO3 nanocomposites: A tailored nanostructure for enhanced supercapacitor, photocatalytic & antimicrobial applications.” Mourya, Adarsh K., G. S. Gaikwad, Rudra P. Singh, Santosh J. Uke, and Atul V. Wankhade. Journal of Alloys and Compounds 1004 (2024): 175792. |
| 52 | “Synergistic effect of dendritic fibrous nanosilica and In2O3 photocatalysts for enhanced visible-light-driven hydrogen generation.” Mourya, Adarsh K., Rudra P. Singh, Rajesh Belgamwar, Vivek Polshettiwar, and Atul V. Wankhade. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 63, no. 42 (2024): 17767-17777. |
| 51 | “Molecularly simulated silver zirconate/graphene oxide nanocomposite: harnessing visible light for pollutant mitigation and wide-spectrum bacterial inhibition.” Das, Ranjita S., Gayatri S. Gaikwad, Rudra P. Singh, Anupama Kumar, and Atul V. Wankhade. ACS Applied Engineering Materials 2, no. 8 (2024): 2102-2117. |
| 50 | Silver zirconate: A versatile visible light harvesting photocatalyst for oxygen evolution, PMS activation, and bactericidal activity; Rudra P Singh, Mrunal M Shiwankar, Adarsh K Maurya, Awanti S Talmale, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Wankhade*; Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Vol. 452, 115537, 2024. |
| 49 | Green synthesis of MgO nanoparticles using the flower extracts of Madhuca longifolia and study of their morphological and antimicrobial properties. Pranali Kurhade, Shyam Kodape, Kunjan Junghare, Atul Wankhade*Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-15 |
| 48 | Silver Zirconate: A robust material for supercapacitor application, photocatalytic water splitting and photoactivation of persulfate ion for environmental remediation; Rudra P Singh, Adarsh K Mourya, GS Gaikwad, Santosh J Uke, Atul V Wankhade*; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 56, Pages 1408-1418, 2024. |
| 47 | Synthesis of Quercetin–Iron (Fe) Complex and Its In Silico and In Vitro Confirmation Towards Antibacterial Activity; Prerna Khagar, Atul V Wankhade*, Sarvesh Sabarathinam; Future Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 15, Pages 1743-1756, 2023. |
| 46 | Zero-valent silver decorated Ag2MoO4 nanorods: An excellent visible light active photocatalyst for persulfate ion activation with intrinsic bactericidal activity R P Singh, A K Mourya, P S Khagar, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Maldhure, Atul V Wankhade*, Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 111375 |
| 45 | Tuning the morphologies of ZnO for enhanced photocatalytic activity A K Mourya, R P Singh, Tarun Kumar, A S Talmale, GS Gaikwad, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 110850 |
| 44 | “Experimental study of graphene oxide nanofluid for heat transfer application.” Barai, Rohinee M., Devesh Kumar, and Atul V. Wankhade. In AIP Conference Proceedings, vol. 2974, no. 1, p. 020006. AIP Publishing LLC, 2024. |
| 43 | Magnetic properties of synthesized cobalt–nickel ferrites (CoxNi1-xFe2O4) by hydrothermal method using malonic acid as a chelating agent Saroj P Sahare, Atul V Wankhade*, Sangesh P Zodape Applied Physics A 129, 43 |
| 42 | Modified cobalt ferrite entrapped chitosan beads as a magnetic adsorbent for effective removal of malachite green and copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions Saroj P Sahare, Atul V Wankhade*, AK Sinha, Sangesh P Zodape Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials 33, 266-286 |
| 41 | Improving Heat Transfer Performance of Novel Hybrid Nanofluids in Radiator Rohinee M Barai, Devesh Kumar, Atul V Wankhade* Journal of Coastal Life Medicine 10, 27-36 |
| 40 | Cationic surfactant controlled synthesis of Ag2ZrO3 and Ag/Ag2ZrO3: An efficient visible light active photocatalysts R P Singh, S K Warkhade, R S Das, GS Gaikwad, Subedar Prasad, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 145, 110035 |
| 39 | Organophosphate eradication by phytochemical cocktail stabilized biocompatible silver nanoparticles loaded polydopamine via peroxidase mimicking activity Prerna Khagar, A. D Bagde, Bhupesh Sarode, Atul V Maldhure, Atul V Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 141, 109622 |
| 38 | An insight into the thermodynamic investigation of important metabolite (KCl)-methyl nicotinate in aqueous solution at various temperatures A Jain, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis 6, 100055 |
| 37 | Synthesis of Ag2V4O11 nanoflakes mediated photoactivation of peroxymonosulfate ion for enhanced dye degradation and intrinsic bactericidal activity RP Singh, PS Khagar, AK Mourya, SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, Atul V Wankhade* Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 143, 106526 |
| 36 | Antioxidant analysis of ultra-fast selectively recovered 4-hydroxy benzoic acid from fruits and vegetable peel waste using graphene oxide based molecularly imprinted composite RS Das, A Kumar, AV Wankhade*, SA Mandavgane Food Chemistry 376, 131926 |
| 35 | Experimental study of thermal characteristics of ZrO2/EG nanofluid for application of heat transfer RM Barai, D Kumar, AV Wankhade*, AR Sayed, AA Junankar Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 1-9 |
| 34 | ZrO2@ chitosan composite for simultaneous photodegradation of three emerging contaminants and antibacterial application RS Das, A Kumar, AV Wankhade*, DR Peshwe Carbohydrate Polymers 278, 118940 |
| 33 | Computationally designed ionic liquid based molecularly imprinted@ graphene oxide composite: Characterization and validation RS Das, AV Wankhade*, A Kumar Journal of Molecular Liquids 341, 116925 |
| 32 | Studies of solute–solvent interactions of imidazolium-based ionic liquid in water and aqueous l-alanine solution via volumetric and compressibility properties at T=(293.15–313 … A Jain, VS Shende, DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 162, 106561 |
| 31 | Investigation of molecular interactions of a drug Isoprenaline Hydrochloride-L-alanine in water at different temperatures VS Shende, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 337, 116580 |
| 30 | Self‐assembled CoSe2 Microspheres with Intrinsic Peroxidase Mimicking Activity for Efficient Degradation of Variety of Dyes P Khagar, UR Pratap, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* ChemistrySelect 6 (20), 5043-5051 |
| 29 | CoSe2 nanoflakes: An artificial nanoenzyme with excellent peroxidase like activity SK Warkhade, RP Singh, RS Das, GS Gaikwad, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Inorganic Chemistry Communications 126, 108461 |
| 28 | Investigation of the thermodynamic and compressibility properties of antihypertensive drug Hydralazine hydrochloride in aqueous and aqueous amino acids solutions at various … VS Shende, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 321, 114755 |
| 27 | Graphitic carbon nitride@ silver zirconate nanocomposite (gC3N4@ Ag2ZrO3): A Type-II heterojunction for an effective visible light photocatalysis and bacterial photo-inactivation RS Das, SK Warkhade, A Kumar, GS Gaikwad, AV Wankhade* Journal of Alloys and Compounds 846, 155770 |
| 26 | Facile synthesis of benzazoles through biocatalytic cyclization and dehydrogenation employing catalase in water P Shrivas, S Zodape, A Wankhade*, U Pratap Enzyme and Microbial Technology 138, 109562 |
| 25 | Green synthesis of pyranopyrazoles via biocatalytic one-pot Knoevenagel condensation–Michael-type addition–heterocyclization cascade in non-aqueous media P Shrivas, R Pandey, S Zodape, A Wankhade*, U Pratap Research on Chemical Intermediates 46 (5), 2805-2816 |
| 24 | A facile microwave assisted fabrication of nano Ag2ZrO3: An efficient visible light harvesting photocatalyst SK Warkhade, RS Das, GS Gaikwad, UR Pratap, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy 38 (3), e13071 |
| 23 | Graphene oxide-based zirconium oxide nanocomposite for enhanced visible light-driven photocatalytic activity RS Das, SK Warkhade, A Kumar, AV Wankhade* Research on Chemical Intermediates 45 (4), 1689-1705 |
| 22 | Rutile TiO2/CoSe nanocomposite: An efficient photocatalyst for photodegradation of model organic dyes under visible light irradiation SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Journal of Molecular Liquids 279, 434-443 |
| 21 | Synthesis, characterization and optical property investigation of CdS nanoparticles DB Bharti, AV Bharati, AV Wankhade* Luminescence 33 (8), 1445-1449 |
| 20 | Microwave‐assisted optimized route for the synthesis of CoSe2 nanoflakes: an efficient material for adsorptive removal of Rhodamine B SK Warkhade, SP Zodape, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade* Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 93 (10), 2868-2877 |
| 19 | Molecular interactions of Pyridinium DIL with D–glucose: Volumetric, acoustic and viscometric approach DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 257, 132-143 |
| 18 | Nano‐nickel aluminates: A sustainable nanocatalyst for solvent‐free acetylation of alcohols phenols and amines SK Warkhade, V Chaurasiya, M Rawat, GS Gaikwad, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade* ChemistrySelect 3 (9), 2515-2522 |
| 17 | Investigation of Volumetric and Acoustic Properties of Procainamide Hydrochloride in Aqueous Binary and (Water+ Amino Acid) Ternary Mixtures at Different Temperatures DM Bhattacharya, DV Kawadkar, CP Pandhurnekar, AV Wankhade*, … Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data 62 (12), 4083-4092 |
| 16 | Baker’s yeast catalyzed Henry reaction: Biocatalytic CC bond formation P Shrivas, N Punyapreddiwar, A Wankhade*, S Zodape, U Pratap Iranian Journal of Catalysis 7 (4), 337-340 |
| 15 | In-situ development of carbon nanotubes network and graphitic carbon by catalytic modification of phenolic resin binder in Al2O3–MgO–C refractories AV Maldhure, AV Wankhade* Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies 5 (3), 247-254 |
| 14 | Influence of d-glucose on solvation behavior of Bis C3 (mim) Br2 DV Kawadkar, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 232, 94-104 |
| 13 | Low temperature synthesis of pure anatase carbon doped titanium dioxide: An efficient visible light active photocatalyst AVW Swapnil K. Warkhade, G.S. Gaikwad, Sangesh P. Zodape, Umesh Pratap, Atul V. Wankhade* Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 63 (63 (2017)), 18-24 |
| 12 | Conjugate addition of malononitrile on chalcone: Biocatalytic CC bond formation ND Punyapreddiwar, SP Zodape, AV Wankhade*, UR Pratap Journal of Molecular Catalysis B: Enzymatic 133, 124-126 |
| 11 | Volumetric and ultrasonic approach in the investigation of critical micellar phenomenon of amphiphilic drugs in aqueous solutions at different temperatures DM Bhattacharya, UR Pratap, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape Journal of Molecular Liquids 214, 117-127 |
| 10 | Saccharomyces cerevisiae Catalyzed Cyclocondensation Reaction: Synthesis of Pyrazoline ND Punyapreddiwar, AV Wankhade*, SP Zodape, UR Pratap Journal of Applied Chemistry 2016 |
| 9 | Development of new, highly efficient and stable visible light active photocatalyst Ag2ZrO3 for methylene blue degradation SR Thakare, GS Gaikwad, NT Khati, AV Wankhade* Catalysis Communications 62, 39-43 |
| 8 | Synthesis and characterization cerium containing zirconium oxide (Ce0. 5Zr0. 502) GS Gaikwad, SR THAKARE, NT KHATI, AV WANKHADE*, SK PATLE Int. Journal of researches in biosciences, agriculture and technology, 438-442 |
| 7 | Synthesis and Characterization of Visible Light Active Cerium Zirconate GS Gaikwad, SR Thakare, NT Khati, AV Wankhade* Journal of Scientific and Technical Research (Sharda University, Noida) 4 (2 … |
| 6 | Visible Light Induced Photoreductive Dehalogenation Using Carbon Doped ZnS Nanocrystallite AV WANKHADE*, MG DHONDE, NT KHATI, SR THAKARE, GS GAIKWAD Chemical Science 3 (1), 332-340 |
| 5 | Removal of organic pollutant from water by heterogenous photocatalysis: a review Atul V Wankhade*, GS Gaikwad, MG Dhonde, NT Khaty, SR Thakare Res. J. Chem. Environ 17, 84-94 |
| 4 | Synthesis of hierarchical anatase TiO 2 nanostructures with tunable morphology and enhanced photocatalytic activity R Rahal, A Wankhade*, D Cha, A Fihri, S Ould-Chikh, U Patil, … RSC advances 2 (18), 7048-7052 |
| 3 | Green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles under ambient condition AR Ingole, SR Thakare, NT Khati, AV Wankhade*, DK Burghate Chalcogenide Lett 7 (7), 485-489 |
| 2 | Hydrochemical characteristics of ground water (well & tube well) in the slum area of Bhoogaon, Wardha district, Maharashtra. GS Gaikwad, AV Wankhade*, AV Maldhure Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research 2 (3), 499-503 |
| 1 | Con-cos groups and molecular symmetryAS Muktibodh, SV Muktibodh, AV Wankhade* International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics 43 (4), 563 |
| Sr. No. | Title | Funding Agency | Role | Year | Amount (in Lakhs INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Synergistic Defect-Plasmon-Interface Engineering for Green Hydrogen Energy and Storage” | DST-A*STAR | Co-PI | 2026 onwards | 205 |
| 2 | “Tungsten and Indium Oxide Coated Dendritic Fibrous Nanosilica for Photocatalytic Water Splitting” | DAE-BRNS | PI | 2019-2024 | 34.83 |
| 3 | “Synthesis and Application of Benzocrown ether derivatives of dithicarbamate & dithiazolidine for the extraction of univalent &bivalent metal cations’’ | UGC | PI | 2006-2008 | 0.6 |
| Description | Author(s) | Publisher | ISBN | Year |
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| Sustainable hybrid nanomaterials for environmental remediation and agricultural advancement (Biogenic Sustainable Nanotechnology) | Prerna Khagar, Sangesh P. Zodape, Umesh R. Pratap, Atul Maldhure, Gayatri Gaikwad, Atul V. Wankhade | Elsevier | 9780323885355 | 2022 |
| Sr. No. | Patent Title | Application No. | Date | Present Staus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Zirconate: A robust material for photocatlytic water splitting, persulfate ion and supercapacitor application | 202221074317 | 30/05/2024 | Granted |
| 2 | Novel ZnO/Ag2ZrO3 heterostructure for persulpahte assisted photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutant | 202221076742 | 23/12/2024 | Granted |
| Institute Postdoc Fellow | ||
| Sr. no. | Name | Research Area |
| 1 | Dr. Sayantani Paul | Synthesis of novel materials for microplastic degradation and water splitting |
| PhD students | ||
| Completed | ||
| Sr. no. | Name | Research Area |
| 1 | Dr. Swapnil K. Warkhade | Designing nanostructured materials for photocatalytic and catalytic applications |
| 2 | Dr. Ranjita Das | Designing carbon based composites for environmental applications |
| 3 | Dr. Prerna S. Khagar | Bioactive chemical assisted synthesis of nanomaterials for biomimetic applications |
| 4 | Dr. Rudra Pratap Singh | Designing silver based nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications |
| 5 | Dr. Adarsh Kumar Mourya | Design and development of nanostructured materials for energy and environmental applications |
| Ongoing | ||
| Sr. no. | Name | Research Area |
| 1 | Awanti S. Talmale | Development of Visible-light active photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications |
| 2 | Mohd. Amin Shaikh | Synthesis of nanomaterials for environmental remediation |
| 3 | Sakshi Barad | Synthesis of nanomaterials and exploring their applications |
| 4 | Diksha Mohod | Designing nanocomposite photocatalyst for efficient overall water splitting and environmental remediation |
| 5 | Manoranjan Sankhua | MXene based materials for Photocatalytic and Supercapacitor applications |
| 6 | Kriti Jain | Plastic waste conversion into useful chemical product by nanoparticles and CO2 reduction |
| 7 | Mayuri Shende | Synthesis of heterogeneous catalytic materials and their applications |
| 8 | Anjali S. Nimgade | Designing nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications |
| MSc students | ||
| Completed | ||
| Sr. no. | Name | Research Area |
| 1 | Roshani Inghale | An efficient synthesis of 1,5-Benzodiazipine and Pyrazolines |
| 2 | Arjun Jha | Synthesis and characterization of Vanadium oxide nanoparticles and their catalytic applications |
| 3 | Pradeep Kadu | Synthesis, characterization, applications of magnetically separable modified nanoferrite |
| 4 | Vayu Chaurasiya | Nickel aluminate catalyzed solvent free acetylation of amines and phenols |
| 5 | Yogita Khurana | Designing of [Zn(na)(ta)]-MOF for catalyzing the synthesis of benzimidazole nucleus |
| 6 | Megha | Sustainable nanocatalyst for greener organic synthesis |
| 7 | Swagat Pantawane | Fabrication of visible-light photocatalyst |
| 8 | Pradipbhai Shekhva | Nanomaterials- A sustainable catalyst for organic transformation |
| 9 | Simran Raikwar | Designing nanomaterials for catalysing organic transformation |
| 10 | Arjun Kumar Sah | Synthesis of tungsten-based nanomaterials and their applications |
| 11 | Shweta Dhotrekar | Boron-based materials for catalytic applications |
| 12 | Vipul Singh | Photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production- An overview |
| 13 | Yogesh Kulkarni | A review on tungsten-based solid acid catalysing organic reactions |
| 14 | Shani Maurya | Development of nanocomposite for photocatalytic denitrification of water under visible light irradiation |
| 15 | Tarun Kumar | Morphologically controlled synthesis of nanomaterials for environmental remediation |
| 16 | Mrunal Shiwankar | Silver-based photocatalyst assisted peroxymonosulphate (PMS) ions activation for decontamination of organic pollutants |
| 17 | Dipanwita Mondal | ZnIn2S4/Al2O3 heterostructure for cocatalyst free enhanced solar driven hydrogen production |
| 18 | Falguni Dhabal | Tuning Bismuth-based nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications |
| 19 | Saumya Meghwani | Tuning of graphitic carbon nitride for enhancement in photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride |
| 20 | Himanshu Rawat | Development of Visible light driven photocatalyst for cost effective synthesis of high value Rhodamine 110 from Rhodamine B |
| Ongoing | ||
| Sr. no. | Name | Research Area |
| 1 | Sai Sankapal | Development of Ag-Zn-In Sulphide nanomaterial for visible light driven photocatalysis for environmental application |
| 2 | Rohan Bisht | Development of MoS2-based nanomaterial for environmental remediation |
| Sr. No. | Title |
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| CONFERENCE | |
| 1 | A two-day conference, “National Conference on Indian Knowledge System with Science and Engineering Perspective,” was held at VNIT, Nagpur, from 28 March to 1 February 2025. This conference brought together various engineering disciplines to revisit ancient wisdom and knowledge, so that the roadmap for India’s future technological trajectory can be augmented by ancient engineering. Dr. Atul V. Wankhade was the organising secretary of this conference. |
| 2 | Indian Society of Analytical Scientists (ISAS) in Collabration with Department of Chemistry, VNIT, Nagpur and JNARDDC had organized an “International Analytical Science Congress” (IASC 2024) from 22 to 24 February. Theme of the conference was “Analytical Sciences and Technologies: Futuristic Trends for Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development”. Conference featured 10 technical sessions, 2 keynote address, 200 participants, 56 oral and 65 poster presentations, 32 invited talks which also includes foreign delegates. Dr. Atul Wankhade was the convenor of the conference and Dr. Umesh Pratap and Dr. Sangesh Zodape were the coordinators of the conference. |
| 3 | Two Day DST/TIFR Sponsored “International Conference on Energy and environmental Challenges (CE2C-2019)” on January 18th-19th, 2019. Inputs by the National and International experts (from China, Germany and Spain) were the highlights. |
| STTP | |
| 4 | Five Day Self Sponsored Short Term Training Programme (STTP) on“Spectroscopic Techniques: Fundamentals to Application” (STFA-2016) during 5-9 December, 2016. |
| 5 | Five Day Self Sponsored Workshop on “Spectral Data Analysis & Spectral Interpretation for Structure Elucidation-SDSISE-2017” During 21-25 November, 2017. |
| Sr. No. | Responsibility | Institute | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | Associate Dean (Exam) | VNIT | Associate Dean (Exam) | Jan 2026-till date |
| 28 | UG Admission Committee (CSAB) 2025 | VNIT | Chairman | 2025 |
| 27 | Incharge New Academic Block | VNIT | 2025- till date | |
| 26 | UG Admission Committee (CSAB) 2024 | VNIT | Co-Chairman | 2024 |
| 25 | NIRF | VNIT | Core Committee Member | 2024-26 |
| 24 | Faculty Advisor | VNIT | Faculty Advisor | Since 2023 |
| 23 | Research Advisory Committee | G H Raisoni University, Amravati | Member | Since 2021 |
| 22 | Research Advisory Committee | DMIHER University, Wardha | Member | Science 2024 |
| 21 | Board of Studies Chemistry | Priyadarshini JL College of Engg. Nagpur | External Expert | Since 2022 |
| 20 | Board of Studies Chemistry | J D College of Engg, Nagpur | External Expert | 2022 |
| 19 | Board of Studies Chemistry | KDK College of Engg. Nagpur | External Expert | Since 2023 |
| 18 | Board of Studies Chemistry | TGPCET, Nagpur | External Expert | Since 2022 |
| 17 | Committee for Science Exbition: Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate | VNIT/ Vigyan Bharti | Member | 2022 |
| 16 | Vigyan Sarvatra Pujyate (2022) | VNIT/ Vigyan Bharti | Incharge of lecture series | 2022 |
| 15 | Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan | VNIT | Member | 2021-22 |
| 14 | Committee for Dimond Jublee Celebration of VNIT, Nagpur | VNIT | Member | 2021 |
| 13 | Student Faculty Mentorship Programme | VNIT | Faculty Mentor | 2017-2020 |
| 12 | Stock Verification of Mechinical Engg. Department | Stock verification officer | 2020 | |
| 11 | Guiding M.Sc. students for GATE and NET exam | VNIT TEQIP scheme | 2018-19 | |
| 10 | Committee for Sitting Arrangements in Hall for 16th Convocation | VNIT | Member | Sept 2018 |
| 9 | M.Sc. Admission Committee | VNIT | Member | 2016-17 |
| 8 | Committee for Sitting Arrangements in Hall for 14th Convocation | VNIT | Member | Sept 2016 |
| 7 | Committee for Publicity/ Press and Photography for 13th Convocation | Member | Sept 2015 | |
| 6 | Committee for Transportation and Security for 11th Convocation | Member | Sept 2013 | |
| 5 | Deputed to NIT Uttrakhand for teaching Applied Chemistry course | 2013 | ||
| 4 | Departmental Responsibilities: | |||
| 3 | DST-FIST 2016 Project Implementation group | Member | 2016-2024 | |
| 2 | Working as Chemistry Dept. store in-charge | Since 2019 | ||
| 1 | Worked as UG Departmental Exam Co-ordinator (DEC) | 2011 – 2016 |
| Sr. No. | Awards |
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| Sr. No. | Title | Funding Agency | Role | Year | Amount (in Lakhs INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of Chemical based STRIP like solution for glucose detection in human sweat | Sarvaksh Communications Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur. | Coordinator (PI) | 2026 | 0.6 |